Australia Wins FIBA Asia Cup for Third Time in Row
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Australia became the second team in FIBA Asia Cup history to win three consecutive championships.
The 90-89 win against China went down to the wire at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah with Team Dragon missing a go ahead shot as time expired.
Xavier Cooks starred in the Final and received TLC Game MVP honors with 30 points, 9 rebounds.
Jaylin Galloway was instrumental with two crucial three pointers in a tense last quarter. Earlier in the day, Iran defeated New Zealand 79-73 to win the bronze medal.
